The Soul Moves The soul moves & by small degrees Of slow calculation Actuates the two substances That are body & mind. First operation is the entry of light Into dark, of dead limbs Galvanized by the sun’s power; The second is of vast dreams cut short By a harsh & loud noise, Like a fire alarm at the cinema – Enfolded in stillful bliss no longer, Soul, body and mind sit up blinking, Grudgingly resurrected – Otherwise known as waking up.

Monas II The soul occupies a doorless room on the upper floor of this house. Five senses – Five windows – Enter the light, wind trafficking sound and air, disturbing curtained pleats and folds, rustling.